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Washington County

854 mortgage applications, 12.2% denial rate. Verify FIPS 31177 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Nebraska · FIPS 31177

Local mortgage market. Washington County, Nebraska saw 854 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 509 of those loans and denied 104, producing a denial rate of 12.2% and an approval (origination) rate of 59.6%. The average loan amount was $236,710 at an average note rate of 6.84%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 94 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 6.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 6.4 times their annual income. That ratio is a rough affordability signal: higher multiples imply tighter monthly budgets and greater exposure to rate or income shocks. See our methodology for how to read the denial rate against a local applicant pool.

FIPS 31177 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

854
Applications
509
Originated
12.2%
Denial Rate
59.6%
Approval Rate
$236,710
Avg Loan Amount
6.84%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
6.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Washington County

Top HMDA-reporting lenders active in this county. Compare any two side-by-side for rates, denial rates, and loan mix.

# Lender Originated Market Share
1 West Gate Bank 46 9.0%
2 Washington County Bank 35 6.9%
3 Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC 33 6.5%
4 RVR Bank 27 5.3%
5 First National Bank of Omaha 24 4.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Washington County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 854 mortgage applications were filed in Washington County, Nebraska. Of these, 509 were originated (approved and funded), while 104 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 12.2%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Washington County?
The mortgage denial rate in Washington County is 12.2%. The approval (origination) rate is 59.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Washington County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Washington County is $236,710. The average interest rate is 6.837%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Washington County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Washington County is 6.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 6.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Washington County?
The top mortgage lenders in Washington County by origination volume are West Gate Bank, Washington County Bank, Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC. In total, 94 lenders reported mortgage activity in this county.
Where does this mortgage data come from?
This data comes from the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset, a mandatory federal disclosure dataset covering all mortgage applications filed with HMDA-reporting institutions. County boundaries are identified by FIPS codes.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 2024. County FIPS codes per U.S. Census Bureau standards.

Data from FFIEC / CFPB HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset (2024). Provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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